The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-12-14
ALL ABOUT NINETY-s1X.
The Prohibition Lew. The Throat
which was Cutt..- Preachers 80 La
dieS...ViSitOrS. Etc.
NINETY-SIX, S. g., DeccN

NISETY-SIN, s. g., December IL, 1887.
Mai Jumes W. Foochc has shown us fully
matnred bunch of rcd oats, which Isl. second
crop for lSS7.
Capt. Ben. Chi'cs, one Of the best com;
mercal travellers on tho road, has contracted
with one of the LARGEST and best clothing
houses in Baltimore, NJ. II. Lauchhriner. d
Son, No. 2l3 West Baltimore st. We wish
him an abundance of success.
Rev. W. =. MeadorS has been sent back to
this place. This will MA Ike the third year for
Mr.. Meadors and certainly shows the high ap,
probation with which his members hold
him. Besides being loved by his own flock.
he is exceedingly popular with the members
Of other churches.
Capt Pierce Stephens of Edgetield was in
town last week and speaks we'll of our town
as q cotton market.
The young people had quite an enjoyable
gathering at Judge Moores one night last
week. An the Dung folks were there, and
the Judge and wife did everything TO make
them enjoy themselves.
Mr.. II. II. Turner has leased tho Smith
Farm, and in conjunction with Mr.. Whit
lock, Of Hodges. will plant largely another
year.
1t is surmised that the Rev. A. J. Cauthen,
Presiding Elder of the Cokesbury District,
will reside at Ninety-SiX.
DIR. Julian has rented the cottage on North
Cambria. &c Street and will move Into 1t soon
The prohibition bill passed by the present
Legislature, is all that we could ask, and We
now feel that the members have rendered
Now there is nothing left for US to do hut to
vote on the provisions OF the bill. We arc
satisfied that the people Of Abbevllle county
will vote the "No License" ticket by large
majority.
Miss Fila Quarles, of Columbia, attended
the Griffin-Guiphin wedding.
Mr.. w. Y. Sherard has gone to Richmond to
get spring samples of clothing. He will be
around soon.
At the Baptist church on last Thursday
evening by the Rev. G. ii. Carter. Mr.. ]. \.
Griffin was happily married to Miss Anna nm,
decorated. The bride was tastcfully dressed
and tie groom looked every inch man.
After the ceremony they repaired TO the resi-
dence of the groom's parents, where boun'
iilul collation. was spread for the numerous
guests. This young couple have the best
wishes of a host of friends.
Mr.. J. f. Powers says he has the finest sad
die horse in the State and the prettiest little
woman In America has promised 10 ride II
| Ill over the country and then to his house
and stay there the rest OF her days.
One last sunday the Rev. Il. Il. Craig was
Church at this place. Tue Rev. Dr. Frierson
Of Anderson preached the usual sermon be
| ore the installation. The Rev. w. T. Mat
lhewS of Greenw wood charged the pastor elect
:ilarge to the members. Everything passed
OFF nicely and everybody seemed TO enjoy the
services.
wilcox Vile COUNTY, Alabama. His pos,ofiice in
| the future will be Dumas Store, Wilcox Co.
Miss Eva Sans, of Gaffney City, Is visiting
her uncle Mr.. c. p. Roberts.
Miss Mary Rogers who has been teaching al
| Cooper Limestone Institute Is at home for
| the Christmas Holidays.
| Mr.. George r. Reid and wife, OF Chappell's
attended church here on last Sunday.
Mr.. Zimmerman, of Edgcficld, was in town
yesterday with lot of houses for sale.
| Mr.. r. T.. Gillian and wife. OF Greenwood
worshippcd at the Presbyterian church last
sunday.
Caot Hale left yesterday to attend Grand
Lodge OF Masons which meets at Charleston
to-day.
| Col. Utsey and wife returned to st. Georges
on yesterday. Mrs. Utsey has been here fol
some time with his fathers family. We hope
| The Colonel will move up soon to his fine
house. He will find there is no better people
or place than at Ninety-SiX.
| Mr.. b. +. Day Will move shortly to Chap
nell's, and Mr.. J. a. Stuart will occupy the
place vacated by Mr.. Day, having purchased
| IL from Gen. MCGOWAN.
| Capt. J. Asbury Townsend, of Cooper town
| ship, Edgefeld county, had the misfortune tt
| lose his house by fire on Saturday night last
| From what we heard we suppose II was acci
dental. He lost nearly everything that wal
MIR. II. II. Burnett. of Edgeheld county
whose mysterious disappearance on las
| Thursday caused n good deal of uneasines
was found In the woods near his residence OIL
still! alive with but little hopes OF recovery
His wife died recently. and 1t Is supposed tina
| this, with other things, has dethroned his rea
| son.
The Masons Of this place will have an oyste
supper on the night of the 9th, and lh
Knights of Honor Will also have supper oi
| the night of the 30th. EAST END.